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Test Code MIC29 Upper Respiratory Culture, Bacterial

Synonym

  • THRCX
  • Throat Culture
  • RESN

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: eSwab
Acceptable Container/Tube: eSwab
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours

Rejected Due To

  • Dry swab
  • Culturette swabs
  • Viral Transport Media (VTM)

Testing Algorithm

When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed at an additional charge.

Reflex Test

Reporting Name Available Separately Always Reported
MALDI-TOF No No
Susceptibilities No No

Reference Values

No growth

Interpretation

Isolation of anaerobes in significant numbers from well-collected specimens indicates infection with the identified organisms.

Method Description

Culture

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab University East

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

2 to 4 days

Reporting Name

Throat Culture

CPT Code Information

87070
87077 (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

6463-4